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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 876.79 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 876.79 and 219.32 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 876.79 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/876.79 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 876.79 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 192,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,297.58/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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